In today's society, children are using the computer at a younger age each year. What age is to young for children to start surfing or even using the internet?
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Especially in light of our readings, I truly perceive technology and programming as another language. I have a 5-year-old niece who is bilingual because her parents have spoken both English and Spanish to her since birth. While I do not necessarily think that an infant possesses the dexterity to use a computer, I do believe that a toddler or preschooler can wield a mouse (or touch screen) and begin to learn this language from a young age. Undoubtedly, supervision and time management would be crucial.
I don't think that their is a specific age that is too early or too late to introduce a child to the internet. I think that each child is different and depending on their abilities and maturity level helps determine the appropriate age. It is just important the each child understands the do's and the don'ts of the computer.
I don't think it's a question of the age the child is but more importantly, the content of what they are viewing. Parents, no matter what age their child is, need to take proper caution as to what security measures are necessary so that the child is protected.
I think the internet can be used effectively with people of any age. Parents should be responsible for monitoring what their children view, but there is no set age where the internet suddenly becomes appropriate.
Children today are going to be exposed to the internet with or without their parents or guardians consent. It's hard not be influenced. What children need is parental supervision, parents need to take responsibility for their own children and realize that if their children are going to go on the internet that a proper understanding should be instilled
There should not be a age that is too young. As long as the child is being monitored by an adult to make sure they are not going to inappropriate sites, any child can learn from the Internet.
didn't one of the readings say that the fastest learning age group for the internet is 2-5 or something? I know in the library in my neighborhood they have computers in the children's book sections that are totally hot. as in, all the kids want to play. and some of them seem like tiny kids. the keys have nice colors, etc. but regardless these tiny children are learning how to use the computer really early. i think it's cool. s
i think that as soon as they show interest the parent or teacher should encourage them. As long as it is appropriate material I think starting at an early age can only help them!
I have trouble with the very young using the computer and "zoning out" so to speak. How can a 3 year old discriminate between a TV and a computer screen? I want my son and daughter to be connected and up to speed, but I want them to learn to read and think and enjoy life OFFLINE for as long as possible. All the readings and opinions we have been reading all point in one direction: Our kids will be much more connected than we can even imagine, and all this emerging technology will be the standard for literacy very soon. However, given that my kids will be online as a natural part of their childhood and teen years, why not hold off for a while, until they need to learn these tools to interact with their peers. I do not see ANYTHING on a computer or website that I cannot provide for my children at this young age. The American Academy of Pediatrics calls for a drastic reduction in the hours of TV our nation's kids watch. In the early days of television it was also seen as the best new technology. The AAP also speaks to internet use. No use for children less than 2. One- two hours a day for kids older than 2.
Relating surfing the internet to the v-chip in the television, many parents don't even know how to operate the parental controls in their computer or television. All too often, some of them are even too lazy to do it, as it creates more of hassle for them to use the internet or television. I feel that unless the usage can be limited, children should not be using the computer to surf the internet unless accompanied by an adult.
It's important to provide deep and rich experiences in the actual world because that is the basis for the virtual one. It shouldn't be the other way around.
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Especially in light of our readings, I truly perceive technology and programming as another language. I have a 5-year-old niece who is bilingual because her parents have spoken both English and Spanish to her since birth. While I do not necessarily think that an infant possesses the dexterity to use a computer, I do believe that a toddler or preschooler can wield a mouse (or touch screen) and begin to learn this language from a young age. Undoubtedly, supervision and time management would be crucial.
I don't think that their is a specific age that is too early or too late to introduce a child to the internet. I think that each child is different and depending on their abilities and maturity level helps determine the appropriate age. It is just important the each child understands the do's and the don'ts of the computer.
I don't think it's a question of the age the child is but more importantly, the content of what they are viewing. Parents, no matter what age their child is, need to take proper caution as to what security measures are necessary so that the child is protected.
I think the internet can be used effectively with people of any age. Parents should be responsible for monitoring what their children view, but there is no set age where the internet suddenly becomes appropriate.
Children today are going to be exposed to the internet with or without their parents or guardians consent. It's hard not be influenced. What children need is parental supervision, parents need to take responsibility for their own children and realize that if their children are going to go on the internet that a proper understanding should be instilled
There should not be a age that is too young. As long as the child is being monitored by an adult to make sure they are not going to inappropriate sites, any child can learn from the Internet.
didn't one of the readings say that the fastest learning age group for the internet is 2-5 or something? I know in the library in my neighborhood they have computers in the children's book sections that are totally hot. as in, all the kids want to play. and some of them seem like tiny kids. the keys have nice colors, etc. but regardless these tiny children are learning how to use the computer really early. i think it's cool.
s
i think that as soon as they show interest the parent or teacher should encourage them. As long as it is appropriate material I think starting at an early age can only help them!
I have trouble with the very young using the computer and "zoning out" so to speak. How can a 3 year old discriminate between a TV and a computer screen? I want my son and daughter to be connected and up to speed, but I want them to learn to read and think and enjoy life OFFLINE for as long as possible. All the readings and opinions we have been reading all point in one direction: Our kids will be much more connected than we can even imagine, and all this emerging technology will be the standard for literacy very soon. However, given that my kids will be online as a natural part of their childhood and teen years, why not hold off for a while, until they need to learn these tools to interact with their peers. I do not see ANYTHING on a computer or website that I cannot provide for my children at this young age. The American Academy of Pediatrics calls for a drastic reduction in the hours of TV our nation's kids watch. In the early days of television it was also seen as the best new technology. The AAP also speaks to internet use. No use for children less than 2. One- two hours a day for kids older than 2.
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Relating surfing the internet to the v-chip in the television, many parents don't even know how to operate the parental controls in their computer or television. All too often, some of them are even too lazy to do it, as it creates more of hassle for them to use the internet or television. I feel that unless the usage can be limited, children should not be using the computer to surf the internet unless accompanied by an adult.
It's important to provide deep and rich experiences in the actual world because that is the basis for the virtual one. It shouldn't be the other way around.
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